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Coming soon · Brooklyn

Private Chef in Brooklyn.

From brownstones to new builds, Brooklyn is a borough of neighborhoods, and Bobby is launching across all of them, block by block.

Brownstone dinner parties in Park Slope, a chef for the whole crew in a Bushwick loft, Sunday prep in Bed-Stuy. Brooklyn loves to host, and Bobby is bringing the chefs.

Be first when Bobby opens for Private Chef in Brooklyn. No spam, just your launch invite.

The math, both ways

A flat $1 fee, whichever side you are on.

Here is how dinner for six works on Bobby, for the customer and for the chef. Drag the price to see it at any job size. Same flat fee, no percentage cut, ever.

$260

If you book it (customer)

Chef's price$260
Bobby fee+ $1
Card processingat cost
Price + Bobby fee$261

The chef keeps 100% of their price. Bobby's fee is a flat $1, never a percentage. Standard card processing is billed at cost, and your full total is shown before you confirm.

If you provide it (chef)

Your price$260
Bobby's cut from you$0
You keep$260

A typical 25% app would take $65 of this job. On Bobby, all $260 stays yours.

What you keep as a chef, side by side

On Bobby
100%

You keep all $260. No percentage, ever. The flat $1 fee is the customer's, added on top.

A typical 25% app
75%

They take $65 out of this one job. You keep just three quarters of your own work.

Example only, not a quote. Chefs set their own price; the flat $1 fee is what stays fixed.

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What you get

Everything, one flat fee.

  • Background-checked private chefs at launch
  • Upfront pricing, and never a percentage cut
  • Dinner parties, weekly meal prep, one-off events
  • Menus built around your diet and your kitchen
  • In-app chat and secure card payment
How it works

Three steps.

  1. Tell Bobby what you’re hungry for

    The occasion, the headcount, the allergies and diets. You see the price before you commit to anything.

  2. Get matched with a chef

    A chef nearby, background-checked before their first job, takes it and works out the menu with you in chat.

  3. They cook, you sit down

    The chef shops, cooks in your kitchen, and cleans up after. Pay by card in the app. The chef keeps 100%, and Bobby keeps a flat $1.

Questions, answered

Private chefs in Brooklyn: FAQ

Which Brooklyn neighborhoods will Bobby cover for Private chefs?
Bobby is launching Private chefs across Brooklyn, including Park Slope, Williamsburg, Bushwick, Bay Ridge, Bed-Stuy, DUMBO, and more. Join the launch list and you’ll be among the first to book when we go live in your neighborhood.
When is Bobby launching Private chefs in Brooklyn?
Bobby is preparing for launch in New York City and finalizing the required registrations and licensing. Join the waitlist to be first when Private chefs goes live in Brooklyn.
How much will a private chef cost on Bobby?
You pay the chef’s rate plus a flat $1 booking fee, never a percentage, with standard card processing billed at cost. The chef sets their own price, covers or itemizes the groceries, and keeps 100% of their fee. You’ll see the full total before you book.
Can I get a chef for weekly meal prep, not just a dinner?
Yes, both are on the way: a one-night dinner party, or a standing weekly meal-prep session that stocks your fridge for the days ahead.
Are Bobby’s chefs vetted?
Yes. Every chef on Bobby is identity-verified and background-checked before they can take a single job, and two-way ratings keep the quality honest.
Is Bobby available yet?
Not yet. Bobby is getting ready to launch in New York City and finishing the registrations and licensing that takes. Join the launch list and you’ll be first to book a chef when we go live near you.
Keep exploring

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Brooklyn neighborhood guide

Private chefs across Brooklyn, neighborhood by neighborhood.

A quick read on the corners of Brooklyn where Bobby will mean dinner at home — what each neighborhood is known for, and what makes it worth knowing. Every one is different; here's the local lay of the land.

Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City
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Park Slope
01 · Brooklyn

Park Slope

A leafy, family-oriented neighborhood famous for its community spirit and historic architecture.

What you'll find here. Well-preserved Victorian brownstones, independent bookstores, food co-ops, and Prospect Park with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

In Park Slope, Bobby means dinner at home — a flat $1 fee, and your chef keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City
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Williamsburg
02 · Brooklyn

Williamsburg

Brooklyn's style capital, industrial roots, waterfront skyline views and a restless creative streak.

What you'll find here. Bedford Avenue shopping, Smorgasburg, rooftop bars, live-music venues, and East River ferry access to Manhattan.

In Williamsburg, Bobby means dinner at home — a flat $1 fee, and your chef keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City
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Bushwick
03 · Brooklyn

Bushwick

A high-energy, industrial neighborhood that became a global hub for alternative art and nightlife.

What you'll find here. Warehouse blocks covered in Bushwick Collective murals, techno clubs, performance spaces, thrift shops and artisanal pizzerias.

In Bushwick, Bobby means dinner at home — a flat $1 fee, and your chef keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York City
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Brooklyn Heights
04 · Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights

A peaceful, affluent neighborhood a single stop from Manhattan, the city's first designated historic district.

What you'll find here. Stately 19th-century mansions, gas-lit streets, and the Promenade's postcard views of the skyline and Statue of Liberty.

In Brooklyn Heights, Bobby means dinner at home — a flat $1 fee, and your chef keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, New York City
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Cobble Hill
05 · Brooklyn

Cobble Hill

A quiet, low-rise neighborhood blending small-town calm with trendy Brooklyn sophistication.

What you'll find here. Tree-lined brownstone streets and the Court Street strip of cheese shops, Italian butchers, cafes and boutiques.

In Cobble Hill, Bobby means dinner at home — a flat $1 fee, and your chef keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

DUMBO, Brooklyn, New York City
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DUMBO
06 · Brooklyn

DUMBO

A compact, photogenic waterfront district beneath the bridges, now a tech and design magnet.

What you'll find here. Cobblestone Washington Street's bridge view, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Time Out Market and converted warehouse offices.

In DUMBO, Bobby means dinner at home — a flat $1 fee, and your chef keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Neighborhood photos via Wikimedia Commons, under their respective Creative Commons / public-domain licenses.

Ardi Shita, Founder & CEO of Bobby
Written & reviewed by

Ardi Shita Founder & CEO, Bobby

Ardi founded Bobby to fix the gig economy in his own city. With a background in investment banking, M&A and company building, he leads the New York team building one trusted app for everyday services — on a flat $1 fee, with not a cent skimmed off the people doing the work.

Meet the team behind Bobby →

Coming soon

Built for New York. Launching by the book.

Bobby is preparing for launch and is finalizing all required business registrations, insurance, and provider vetting. Every provider will be identity-verified and background-checked before their first job.

Our platform is being built with compliance at its core. Services requiring regulatory authorization will not be offered or made available until all applicable licenses, permits, and registrations have been issued.

In the meantime, we invite you to join our waitlist to be among the first to experience Bobby when we officially launch.